Leaded Slag Glass Inverted Domes were made
by slumping or bending parts of sheets of
Slag Glass and shaping them into very interesting
designs of different colors and texture.
The bending was done by heating the glass
in a kiln until it " slumped " to form the
shape of the various molds that were used.
After the desired shape was created the piece
of glass was surrounded by copper or lead foil
which then allowed the pieces to be " leaded "
together with a soldering iron to form the
Inverted Dome.
These Antique Inverted Domes are very often associated
with the Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau period. Their
spare but interesting designs work well with the parallel
lines in Arts & Crafts furniture. Then some of these
Antique Lights had a more organic feel to them.